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Magic of the Monastery FRANKIE WEBB
Levin’s Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Holy Archangels have organised a Greek Night incorporating a three-course greek dinner, singing and dancing. It will be a fundraiser for an orphanage being built in Labasa and a reception room for Levin’s Greek Orthodox Monastery. ‘‘We want to share our culture with the Levin community,’’ organiser, Cairo-born Marina Heyburn said. ‘‘The food is authentic, you can eat as much as you can.’’ Ph (06) 363-8668 or 021 226-9482, mheyburn2@yahoo.com
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NOT Santorini or Constantinople. This is priestmonk Father Meletios inside Levin’s Greek Orthodox church at the Monastery of the Holy Archangels where visitors are always welcome. PHOTO: FRANKIE WEBB Amfilochios came to settle in Levin and a short time later was the catalyst for the
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Gentle rain falls on Levin’s Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Holy Archangels nestled in the foothills of Gladstone Road. It is perhaps one of the district’s best kept secrets, not for any overt reason, purely that a serene and slightly isolated place is most conducive for study and prayer. Undiscovered is perhaps a better description. The six monks who live within have simple needs, and even more simple wants. They spend much of their day in prayer, occasionally venturing to town when the need arises which isn’t often. They are ‘men in black’ wearing a cassock and soft monastic hat. Father Meletios speaks highly of their acceptance in the Horowhenua community. ‘‘I have received only kindness and friendliness here,’’ he said. ‘‘I understand the sight of an Orthodox monk is not commonplace here as it is in other parts of the world.’’ He speaks English with a hint of his native Serbia. The monastery is unremarkable as a building, hugely overshadowed, not in size but in beauty, by the freestanding Greek Orthodox church metres away. Archbishop of New Zealand and the Pacific
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church being built four years ago. He was in Fiji at the time of my visit, overseeing a new
orphanage being built in Labasa. A Fijian priest and his wife are visiting the Levin monastery for two months to study. We share lunch. I feel welcome and privileged to be here. Fasting since Easter lasts for 40 days but is not abstaining from all food. ‘‘We don’t eat animal products at this time,’’ Father explains. The meal is superb, followed by strong, sweet coffee. We talk about the history behind the Orthodox church, the architecture of the churches around the world, life as a monk in Levin, the future of the Levin monastery. There are plans to build a reception room on the site. ‘‘We want to have somewhere people can come and be greeted, to talk to spend time,’’ he said. ‘‘We welcome anyone to come and visit, please know you are welcome.’’
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